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To have difficulty with/in

I was doing some tests and came across next 2 sentences (I copied answers, so it's supposed to be right):
Dipak had difficulties with the archery on the adventure weekend.
Chloe has difficulty in doing her maths homework on her own.

1. What do you usually use? With or In? I though "with" but...
2. Is it wrong to say "has difficulty with doing her maths"?
I'm a bit confused, there must be 2 alternatives, or only one, or what?:)
The only clue I have is to use in with -ing forms...?

Re: To have difficulty with/in

Originally Posted by Etern1ty

I was doing some tests and came across next 2 sentences (I copied answers, so it's supposed to be right):
Dipak had difficulties with the archery on the adventure weekend.
Chloe has difficulty in doing her maths homework on her own.

1. What do you usually use? With or In? I though "with" but...With
2. Is it wrong to say "has difficulty with doing her maths"?No, you can use either. For exam purposes, if in doubt, use 'with'.You can also say: Chloe has difficulty doing her maths.
I'm a bit confused, there must be 2 alternatives, or only one, or what?:)
The only clue I have is to use in with -ing forms...?Yes, that sounds reasonable.Consider these:
1. I'm having trouble studying.
2. I'm having trouble in studying.
3. I'm having trouble with studying.1 is most common, 3 is also right, but 2 is less likely.